Denevien Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 So, we're looking into doing some Ads on Reddit. For those curious, info on reddit ads are here. We plan to target the /r/minecraft and /r/mcservers subreddits with these ads. Now, the reason for this post: We want you to design it! Like we did with the server icon contest, we want everyone to make up some ads (preferably to have each ad represent all three servers). After they are submitted, we will vote on which one is our favorite and run it. If it seems to go well, we may use some runner ups in future ads. We don't have a set end time yet, but I will update this post once a deadline is set. So key info: Must follow all MCPublic rules. Must respresent MCPublic as a whole Must be 70 x 70 Must be submitted by: TBA So, go and be creative! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnyus Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 For clarification, why is it that MCP supposedly isn't on good terms with /r/Minecraft? For a community that is known as the Reddit server, we never have anything to do with the largest subreddit dedicated to Minecraft. Also, have you taken into account how advertising might affect us? We'd be painting a big red target right on our foreheads if this isn't done correctly. Whether it be the myriad of griefers/"hackers" that are to follow suit, or the countless trolls, and even the downright stupid ones. And I can foget policy, you cannot possibly expect to advertise to Reddit and not expect the Reddit culture to make it way back onto the servers. I know we've prided ourselves as being a mostly civilised bunch, but if we want to advertise ourselves as the official Reddit server again, things are going to have to change. Could the process of how this is being handled be revealed? Rather than making a contest out of it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denevien Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 For clarification, why is it that MCP supposedly isn't on good terms with /r/Minecraft? For a community that is known as the Reddit server, we never have anything to do with the largest subreddit dedicated to Minecraft. Back in the early days of our servers, /r/Minecraft was our home. Then people began posting random things about minecraft that wasn't related to our servers, and eventually part of the community there asked us to leave. We made a new subreddit, and lived there ever since (this was all before my time, this has just been passed down over time). Also, have you taken into account how advertising might affect us? We'd be painting a big red target right on our foreheads if this isn't done correctly. Whether it be the myriad of griefers/"hackers" that are to follow suit, or the countless trolls, and even the downright stupid ones. We've always had a big red target on us, which is why we get DDoS'd very often. We're not really worried about griefers or hackers, or anything like that, because we have tools in place to prevent/fix any potential damage. And I can foget policy, you cannot possibly expect to advertise to Reddit and not expect the Reddit culture to make it way back onto the servers. I know we've prided ourselves as being a mostly civilised bunch, but if we want to advertise ourselves as the official Reddit server again, things are going to have to change. If we advertise on Reddit, we will not be changing ourselves to suit them. We are letting ourselves be known, and if they want to come play, they can follow the rules just like everyone else. I know the Reddit culture can be more abrasive than we allow, but they will have to become a more "civilized bunch" Could the process of how this is being handled be revealed? Rather than making a contest out of it? WAT? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKONN Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 At this time, are we limiting our advertisements to Reddit, or can other formats/venues be suggested? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denevien Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 At this time, are we limiting our advertisements to Reddit, or can other formats/venues be suggested? Leave this thread for just the ones on reddit, but I think this is what you need. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theclefe Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) Do we have any submissions? I could put something together. Edited January 11, 2014 by theclefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneygale Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I might as well get the ball rolling... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROCKODUCK Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Correct me if I am wrong but aren't reddit ads larger than 70x70? They just seem to appear that way at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denevien Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Correct me if I am wrong but aren't reddit ads larger than 70x70? They just seem to appear that way at least. I was confused when I first read into this. This won't be a sidebar ad, it will be an ad at the top of the subreddit. You know sometimes when you go to a subreddit, the first line is a "sponsored link"? It will be one of those. Currently there is no way to select sidebar ads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneygale Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Oh right. Then I probably put too much text on mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneygale Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 New one: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theclefe Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Something simple if it's just a thumbnail for a text ad. Edited January 18, 2014 by theclefe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneygale Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Another: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socarch26 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Another: This one looks nice and clean. We should put the subbredit address in it though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denevien Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 This one looks nice and clean. We should put the subbredit address in it though. The nerd.nu page has a link to the subreddit, and that address works for web address and in game IP. I think is prefer leaving it as is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneygale Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Is the sponsored link going to go to nerd.nu? Or r/mcpublic? Or a self-post sponsored link? (think I've seen those) I would think r/mcpublic would be the best option (people are on reddit anyway!) but if you do decide on nerd.nu, could I give some recommendations on how to improve the landing page to make the servers more attractive to new players? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneygale Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Bumping to encourage others to submit icons, and give me feedback on improving mine. Is there a deadline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djt832 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Another: I really enjoy this one out of the submissions so far. What is the deadline for submissions and when will we be voting on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denevien Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I hadn't set a deadline yet, because I hoped to have some more entries before it ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tharine Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Bumping to encourage others to submit icons, and give me feedback on improving mine. I really liked your original submission, but I think I prefer your most recent one over it :) I particularly like the use of the /r/minecraft alien, and I think it's a bit of a cleaner look overall. I agree with the sentiments about going with the subreddit address rather than nerd.nu, but I can see as well the point about nerd.nu being the address you actually connect to in-game. I had some spare time this morning, decided to give it a go at making some of these myself. I thought it might be nice to include a build in the icon, sort of as a way of showcasing the nice quality builds that are on the servers. I ended up with mostly builds from PvE at the moment, might take a shot at making some more with Creative builds in them as I haven't included any in the ones I made. As of now, i've made the following: I'm not too keen on the little space there is before /r/mcpublic, but I couldn't think what would be best to put there to fill the gap. It might look better with the text centred, but I had been thinking of how best to use all of the space available. Would love some criticisms as well :) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denevien Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Now that we got some stuff to work with, let's do this: Submissions need to be in by February 7th Voting will go from the 7th to the 14th. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denevien Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Alright, the time has come to get the voting started. This will be set up so you can vote for more than one submission. Try to narrow it to your top 3-5, so that all entries do not end up tied. In case of a tie, we will randomly choose one of the tied images to be used. We hope to do more ads in the future, and plan to use some of the other submissions then. A collected gallery of all the submissions (with what number they are) can be found here: http://imgur.com/a/ozCm3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denevien Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Alright guys, it looks like the winner was #3. We will work on getting the ad up today, though I beg you, don't go looking for it. It only lasts for so many views, and we want to attract new people, So let's try to make the most of the views. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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